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[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

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[ashanimus]

For @lollytea, fanart of her fic Pages Remain!

[honeybyte]

what a cute little rabbit!!

happy birthday @scummy-writes !!!

[yuseirra]

In Mephisto, there's a lyric that goes "星は宝石の憧れ", that translates to "Stars are what Jewels long for/admires"

Ai has compared Hikaru to a Jewel in the movie arc. I'm getting the feeling that's the reason why she's named their twins after jewels as well...

[starpros-sunshine]

Eichi gives away the mask so easily because it was never meant to be an "engagement ring" like you delulu wataeis imagined it to be lmao. It was wataru saying that he will continue playing tsumugi clown role in fine and won't leave it for hokuto's mother troupe after graduation. Do you dumb fucks even read the stories? Eichi didn't even understand tf that mask meant when wataru gave it to him and wataru referenced fucking tsumugi in his "proporsal". I dunno why the f you think it's ok to lie about "! EnDiNG wItH wAtAeI EnGaGeMEnT" when the chapter it happened wasn't even close to the end of ep:link. Cope

PS: how do you live with the fact that Eichi clearly admitted to never being in love in his life and Wataru said that even though Eichi likes him, he still can easily discard him for the sake of his objectives?

I love you anon thank you for giving me a nice reason to ramble again beautiful ask 10/10 I'm sorry this is probably not how you hoped this would go but this is such a funny block of text delightful really thank you for the enrichment please marry me

But okay yes now to get down to the actual ask just to disclaim I am solely relying on translations seeing as I do not speak japanese well enough to understant the original text so if anyone has anything to add to this or to correct me on please feel free to do so.

Now to get started I'm not sure if one could say Eichi gave away the mask "So easily" seeing as he claimed that it was "a hard choice to make"? Which, as one might know, implies unease with an idea and pondering and debating and a general amount of thinking behind a decision so? I know this isn't really the main focus of this ask but I'm just a tad miffed with the semantics of it is all. And in either case giving the mask back to Wataru while expecting it back still shows a certain degree of trust in their relationship it wouldn't have been such a big deal for him (as it apparently was) if the mask didn't have a lot of sentimental value to him (the both of them really if we look at the whole exchange).

Now to the claim that the mask was "only" Watarus promise to stay with fine and "continue playing Tsumugis clown role". This is not entirely incorrect. Regarding the acting troupe and staying with fine bit at least.

I'm assuming this bit in EP:Link Deadend/7 is what you are referencing, and I see where you're coming from. But the bluebird line

from literally three dialogue lines further down, which references this line of dialogue (notorious Eichi line everyone should be familiar with)

kind of somewhat really recontextualises that? Because you see this is a reference to a fairytale about a pair of siblings and they get sent out by a nice fairy to find the bluebird of happiness for her sad daughter to make her happy again so they both go on an adventure and travel far and search and search but they can not find the bluebird of happiness and then when they return home again, disappointed because they couldn't find the blue bird, they realise only one night has actually passed and the journey was probably just a dream. But then their eyes fall upon their pet dove in it's cage which appears blue all of a sudden and so they gift it to the fairies sad daughter which becomes happy again and sets the bird free. The real bluebird of happiness is a dove. At least in the version of the story I'm familiar with but I mean everyone sees the symbolism right? It's. very hard to miss.

And then dropping this?

I'm not sure how to say this properly but in the overall context this makes it pretty clear that Tsumugi has nothing to do with this anymore this is Fully between Wataru and Eichi. And I am the last person to dismiss Tsumugis significance in the course of Wataeis relationship as characters I will be among the first to protest when someone dismisses the importance of Tsumugis and Eichis relationship in favour of some image they have of Wataei but he has nothing to do with this one.

Yes Tsumugi gets namedropped but - again - I don't really see how that would lessen the sentiment Wataru is triying to convey here? Because. Yes. Why wouldn't he mention Tsumugi?

The entire conversation pretty much boils down to "Yes I was initially only in this because I thought I could replace Tsumugis role in your life and then I wanted to leave but we have spent so much time together that I realised that that is definitely not working out because I really do love you. I love you as a teammate; I love you as a friend; I love you as a person and I am very angry at myself for not managing to get that into your head. So please allow me to stay with you for as long as you'll have me." And then also Eichi not understanding because he has the emotional self awareness of a very emotionally unaware loaf of bread and also because he hates himself that is a very big thing about his character huge part of his character arc actually that he. you know? Hates himself? And feels guitly for his actions during the war? And doesn't think he deserves love and companionship? Which is why Wataru wanting to stay with him for him and not for some twisted form of revenge is such an alien concept to him? Because he is projecting his insecurities onto Wataru? As one is wont to do when they hate themself? "EiChi Didn'T eVen UnDErStanD WhAt tf ThAT Mask MEAnt" Yeah. That's. That's the point? So he can think about it and come to that conclusion himself which works as a keymoment in his characters journey from hating life and himself to enjoying being alive and wanting to live on because of the people he's surrounded with? He literally explains why he didn't immediately understand the mask during the EP:Link Epilogue/4

And to get back to the "I dunno why the f you think it's ok to lie about "! EnDiNG wItH wAtAeI EnGaGeMEnT" about which I have two things to say:

"Lying" implies further intent and an effort. Neither of which exist in this case.

He literally went down on one knee while making a big proclamation of offering himself to Eichi with a very personal item that works as a symbol for their commitment to each other on a starlit rooftop. The comparison writes itself.

3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joke

And then I expected there to be a proper reason given and instead you proceed to follow that up with "when the chapter it happened wasn't even close to the end of ep:link". I know the shame is on me for expecting something sensical from an ask which has been near constant in it's lack of correct statements but such is human nature I suppose. And you are not wrong. Deadend/7 isn't very close to the end of EP:Link. That is true.

But do you know what Is very close to the end of EP:Link? The Epilogue Chapters 3-5.

Do you know what the content of those chapters is? I do. Very well actually :)

(Eichi literally explains why he didn't get it)

So if this answers your "Do you dumb fucks even read the stories?" questions, Yes. And I think I'm a lot better at it than you. So I'd say I'm coping quite well over here :p

PS: Regarding your PS, I take the "I've never been in love before so I wouldn't know" comment with a lot of humour actually as an aroace person who's emotional self awareness also ends at "good" and "Not good" I think it's very funny all things considered especially because he mentioned the loving Wataru thing several times before that and I'm generally of the belief that actions speak louder than words and also am in a happy long term relationship with the concept of "Reading Subtext". So please excuse me for not breaking down in tears everytime someone reminds me of that one singuar line of text in one of my favourite all time enstars stories that came out three years ago which also brought us the single best card set in the entire game

as well as absolute banger dialogue such as

Among others <33

And there are soooooo many other examples of wataei dialogue that simply make me swoon but I have already had to take out so many of the one's I wish I could put here so this wouldn't get "Do you love the colour of the sky" long

And also, regarding your "Wataru said that even though Eichi likes him, he still can easily discard him for the sake of his objectives" I'll just say that no he absolutely could not. I mean he'd say that and if pull comes to shove and he has no other option then he might seriously consider it but may I mention that Wataru was gone for a few days at most but really not that long of a time during Sanctuary and Eichi stopped considering being a normal rational person that doesn't leave helpless 17 year olds in the midst of a construction site. Very different situation but I feel like it's worth mentioninh here. Another example is Eichis almost not being able to go through with the war because of Wataru. Wataru had to actively come and tell Eichi to go through with it. Wataru isn't the reason Eichi started the war, that is wrong, but he is the reason Eichi almost didn't finish it. and during the war era that was his Main objective. Again I'm part of the fraction "actions speak louder than words" Show don't tell and all that, but even the words are pushing it.

And that concludes my essay :)

[theymademesignup08]

I have a question for the book readers, would you say that Luke Castellan haunts the narrative? I love those kinds of characters and he really gives those vibes.

[ouroborosorder]

I highly recommend scrolling through games on itch dot io because you’ll find a brilliantly written game that knocks you on your ass and then find the twitter of the developer and realize they’re actually extremely annoying. this is important for your cultural education

[hopkei]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SOTA! ⋆ 99.08.18

[mister-eames]

1/2 Recently you’ve gotten a few asks about Eames & the first time he sees Arthur doing [insert something salacious or ridiculously innocent] & i’ve been loving it! But let’s turn the tables on arthur now! What about the first time Arthur sees Eames after he’s had to bulk up for something, the first time Arthur gets a full view of Eames’ tattoos rather than just a peek, the first time he sees Eames in a fitted suit or with a beard?? (Think Tom in the drop. Soft bearded eames ftw!)

2/2 even better if all these instances happen pre-get together or prior to them becoming coworkers/friends with benefits. I think Eames has suffered enough in his pining and thirsting; it’s time for Arthur’s turn 😏

Okay so I took a hot second to answer this one because your ask really inspired me to make a gifset based off of this, but the last couple of days have been a bit of a shitshow so that is on the backburner for now.

Okay, okay - so, Arthur first seeing Eames all bulky and hirsute - like Arthur didn't even know that was a thing that he was into. He's always dated clean cut men and suddenly here comes Eames of all people, beefy and thick and hairy and looking as if he could pick Arthur up and throw him across the room. It's a regular Tuesday morning, Arthur is nursing a lukewarm coffee when he has, for the first time in his life, the sudden urge to be manhandled. He wants to tussle like a schoolboy. He wants to know how wide his knees would have to spread if he were to straddle Eames' waist, his thighs.

And Eames is just standing there, on the other side of the warehouse, stroking his (surprisingly ginger and very well-maintained) beard absent-mindedly, talking to Cobb. Somehow Eames looks incredibly soft and firm at the same time and it's doing things to Arthur. This is his first crisis of self.

Maybe it's the height of summer and Eames has taken to walking around in a muscle tee (thank u tom hardy) - maybe he unbuttons his shirt a bit and fans himself with Arthurs paperwork and has the audacity to be competent at his job while he's doing it (the worst part of it all!), meanwhile Arthur's entire world has been narrowed down to a few simple words like beard and soft, and i like bicep, and they rotate around in his brain like a rotisserie chicken while he's trying to do his damn job. Second crisis.

Does Eames cotton on that Arthur is having his entire world flipped upside down? Probably not. I think he's great at reading people but when it comes to Arthur Eames cannot look at him objectively, can't read him without his own wants, desires and hopes clouding his judgement. Is Arthur licking his lips more often? Yes, but it is summer and Arthur may be parched. If Arthur is attracted to him he's never said it, and Arthur never has a problem telling Eames what he thinks (right?).

[illiana-mystery]

I love how animated he gets even when voice acting. His overall love of acting warms my heart. 😍😊

[integrity-souls]

ive already linked you the narrachara bible as they call it, but some other important analyses id like to recommend are all of andrew cunninghams utdr videos and mollystars device theory series. andrews videos mostly just lay out facts and avoid making major speculation, and device theory isnt finished yet and the first 2 parts mostly do the same but the final part is supposed to actually get into the "theory" stuff. i think andrews videos are just generally very good quality and a good break down of what we know and device theory, with how its going so far, is looking to be the most important theory the deltarune fandom has to offer; and even if i end up not agreeing with the conclusion it reached the information laid out in the first 2 parts is extremely important to dr and generally harder to find yourself than most other details with the niche meta nature of a lot of it

MHMHM THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL OF THESE LOL. Ive been looking for videos anyways so these are real helpful... Thank you raxz

[peppermintmochafem]

purple is really such an elegant color. very fitting for you i think! I also believe rich blues or foresty greens would be gorgeous on you... also your skin tone looks like you'd rock both silver and gold for jewlery??? which I always find that so cool tbh (for some reason silver looks better on me than gold most of the times) -shy

Omg thank you??? This is so kind?

[ladygreene13]

Hey, can I say something real quick? I read a nice post on the topic and wanted to talk about it as well.

Milly was amazing at playing Rhaenyra as a teenager/young adult, and delivered beautifully all of the fire, passion and impetuosity of one, at introducing this character to us and getting people to sympathize with her, just like Emily did for Alicent (that is, I think, why they gave us the younger versions in the first place, to show a lighter side of these characters and what motivated them, so the sides would be more levelled as well). And Emma is a wonderful performer, doing a phenomenal job at portraying who Rhaenyra has become, keeping her essence, but in a much more centered, level headed way, as she navigates this new phase of her life.

A lot of people grew very attached to Milly and the version of Rhaenyra she presented, and went into the second half of the season expecting the exact same Rhaenyra with a different face, thus already setting themselves up to disappointment and closing the door to the new actor, because of course it wouldn't be the same thing. Not because Emma is not good or not 'as good' as Milly, but because the character has inevitably changed, and it's baffling how some fail to realize it.

Obviously Rhaenyra wouldn't be the same person she was 10 years ago, she has grown and matured, suffered and learned. She is an adult now with different priorities and responsabilities, expectations laid on her that do not allow her to act the same way as before and consequences awaiting when she does.

Both of them also delivered different, but very convincing and delightful chemistry with the other characters, Alicent, Viserys, Laenor and, especially, Daemon. All of these relationships have changed too, they are in completely different stages from what we previously saw (Viserys being the only one who remained kind of the same), but again, the expectations for her and Daemon were apparently a continuation of the brothel scene, as if a decade apart wouldn't change them and affect the way they interact.

There are so many amazing things about both phases of their relationship, chemistry, and about older and younger Rhaenyra. Choosing to ignore either of them is losing a great part of this show, especially if you're a fan of the character or ship. Your expectations might have been different, but we are getting so many good moments with them! Daemyra is getting a happier and more romantic storyline than any couple ever in Westeros (the tv shows, idk about the books) and being portrayed by three absolute POWERHOUSES who are delivering so much and have such deep, beautiful understanding of the characters and their relationship.

Since before Emma came into the show there were several people insulting and belitlling them, saying they'd stop watching once Milly was out and that they'd never be as good as her, even saying they're not feminine enough for the role or whatever other bullshit. Which was and still is very disappointing and infuriating to see. But now that Emma is here and this continues, in order to defend them, I see some are starting to diminish Milly's performance. Which is also awful and completely unnecessary.

Not liking the direction the show decided to go with the characters is fine, preferring this phase of the character over the last one is fine, not liking how a scene was directed or written is fine. Closing your eyes to the talent of anyone in this cast over bias or pettiness is fine, though it will be your loss. But being disrespectful to the actors is not fine, blaming them for choices made by the producers that you didn't like or for things going different from what you expected is also not cool. And you don't have to throw one of them under the bus to praise the other.

[angorwhosebabyisthis]

underrated genre of character playlist entry: songs a character would relate to because they do not understand their situation, themself, or the song itself well enough to realize it is not accurate (and might well straight up be a callout for people like them). which song is your blorbo's fight club

[subway-boss-jericho]

Quick word of thank you to all the people still following and looking forward to the content that I Still Don't Post. The fact that you guys are still here after watching me -> die and go to hell -> randomly reblog or finally make a post -> immediately proceed to reblog 7+ posts to the wrong blog -> die and go to hell -> repeat is honestly very uplifting. Currently we are back in "die and go to hell" but hopefully more soon sdgkjshsdh

[kimtaegis]

Some videos to make you smile after today's emotions ♡

1- https://twitter.com/bangtinyboyys/status/1688163232895107072?t=B2pnzVDkOmXYbGiTh3NxRA&s=19

2- https://twitter.com/dearmyjimin/status/1688154243025477632?t=T6nW8j0XeK8-Vv22T5u0EQ&s=19

3- https://twitter.com/hourlyhobi/status/1688143092648423424?t=aLgci2O8Eh4IyGMWTgNB8Q&s=19

4- https://twitter.com/pm5_twt/status/1688145453026795521?t=U7i2lf1gb0H1SBUbhAKISw&s=19

And the edits that jungkook liked on tiktok, please 🤣🤣🤣♥️

this is super sweet, just you sending this in made me smile, thank you so much for your ask 🥺 it was just so nice to see everyone having a lovely time, from 2seok to namjoon to the fans that were there, even the stuff and of course yoongi himself, that’s totally what I’m gonna cling onto for the rest of the day. and that tiktok jungkook liked made me laugh out loud, please he’s having a blast with all those edits!! 💗